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...Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3...13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 ...
...Turning off the computer 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3...13 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-13 3.4.4 System Information 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Level Up 3-15 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-16 3.5.3 CPU Ratio Setting 3-17 3.5.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-17 3.5.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech 3-17 3.5.6 ...
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P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design * 24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS My Logo 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
P7P55D-E Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Active Cooling - 16+3 Phase Power Design * 24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe ASUS Hybrid OS-Express Gate ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV Remote ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase* - ASUS My Logo 2 - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
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... Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. * 24 Hybrid ...and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. This tool also provides stability testing. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in seconds! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to the Internet and key applications before entering...
... Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. Refer to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for details. * 24 Hybrid ...and balances power phase loading and temperature in realtime. This tool also provides stability testing. Hardware Controller Imagine overclocking in seconds! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-3 This feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to the Internet and key applications before entering...
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.... The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in...cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to page 4-5 for...
.... The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in...cooling solution offered exclusively by different climate conditions in no more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. is among the top concerns during computer upgrades. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to page 4-5 for...
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...centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to deliver the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones.... DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most vivid audio enjoyment!! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to page 2-29 for details.
...centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to install. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to deliver the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones.... DIY process! DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most vivid audio enjoyment!! ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 1-5 With these technologies, you easy ways to page 2-29 for details.
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... CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few clicks...
... CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few clicks...
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...kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the ...to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and...
...kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3-1333. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the ...to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-11 DIMMs and...
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... frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the ...DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Single-sided DS - Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec...
... frequency of 2.66G support the maximum DIMM frequency of individual CPUs. • According to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the ...DDR3-1600 DIMM support for CPU at 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz (continued) Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-19 Single-sided DS - Profile feature in BIOS. P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability for each memory channel. • According to Intel CPU spec...
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... performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow...
... performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-25 The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. 2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow...
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...one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. switch to boot after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-..., turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the...
...one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. switch to boot after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 2-..., turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the...
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... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting...
... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting...
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... motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via a Serial ATA signal cable. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 4. TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for...
... motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 4.2 Support DVD information for system overclocking without interrupting on the back of the TurboV Remote. • Firmly hold the connector to a Serial ATA hard disk drive or optical disc drive via a Serial ATA signal cable. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 2-35 4. TurboV Remote connector (5-pin TURBO_CON) This connector is for...
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...change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest ...Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you...
...change the BIOS settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to download the latest ...Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you...
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...;c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 The Setup program is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, restart the system by pressing...following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system ...
...;c�ti�o�n� 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-9 The Setup program is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, restart the system by pressing...following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system ...
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... CPU model you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. If you install on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 If you want to manually configure the...
... CPU model you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. If you install on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-15 If you want to manually configure the...
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...[DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to obtain a ...better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency, DRAM...
...[DDR3-1800MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ASUS exclusive DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to obtain a ...better performance after applying the D.O.C.P function. Profile function to overclock the DRAM. • Adjust BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency, DRAM...
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The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. You can also type the desired value using ... set to 500. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Profile feature in specific condition. Refer to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Setting...
The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. You can also type the desired value using ... set to 500. Enables Full Power Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to section 3.5.2 Ai Overclock Tuner for details. Profile feature in specific condition. Refer to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe 3-17 The values range from 100 to 200. 3.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Setting...
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..., and the system will be launched. 3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM. The configuration options for daily use. ASUS utilities can't be disabled. 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this menu ...allow you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for several times before ...
..., and the system will be launched. 3.5.10 OC Tuner [Good Performance] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM. The configuration options for daily use. ASUS utilities can't be disabled. 3.5.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this menu ...allow you to set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Choose [Good Performance] or [Better Performance] as an advanced overclocking setting for several times before ...
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You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from 0.85V to a ...-items appear according to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.00625V to set a fixed CPU voltage. Offset Sign [-] This item appears only when you to set the Offset Voltage item...
You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from 0.85V to a ...-items appear according to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.5.13 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.00625V to set a fixed CPU voltage. Offset Sign [-] This item appears only when you to set the Offset Voltage item...
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...range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...directly. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Follow Intel specifications. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
...range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.22 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.23 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.24 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...directly. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Follow Intel specifications. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup